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EA Sports UFC 4

Another solid version of EA's UFC, a series still struggling with an identity crisis.
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47%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
47% User Score Based on 19 reviews
Critic Score 79%Based on 28 reviews

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About EA Sports UFC 4

EA Sports UFC 4 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by EA Vancouver and was released on August 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

In EA SPORTS UFC 4 the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality. Develop and customize your character through a unified progression system across all modes. Go from unknown amateur to UFC superstar in the new Career Mode, experience the origins of combat sports in two all-new environments; The Kumite and The Backyard, or challenge the world in new B…

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47%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
monetization3 negative mentions
  • EA Sports UFC 4 features improved gameplay mechanics, including a better submission system and more fluid clinch mechanics, making the combat experience more satisfying.
  • The Career Mode has seen significant improvements, offering a more personalized journey through the world of UFC, appealing to both new and returning players.
  • The game is accessible for newcomers to MMA, with a fast and fluid combat system that allows players to learn new skills easily, while still providing depth for experienced players.
  • The ground game mechanics remain underdeveloped and can feel confusing and unsatisfying, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from cosmetic microtransactions that are perceived as overpriced, along with some bugs and performance issues at launch.
  • Career Mode can become repetitive over time, and the overall visual presentation feels somewhat bland and dated.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    Overall, the gameplay in UFC 4 is a notable improvement over its predecessors, featuring enhanced grappling and submission mechanics, dynamic striking inputs, and a more fluid clinch system. However, some players find the experience can feel repetitive and visually dated, with certain mechanics feeling detached and the career mode lacking depth. While the online modes and tutorials are well-received, the overall package may still leave some players wanting more.

    • “UFC 4 has a much better submission system, as well as more fluid clinch mechanics.”
    • “With upgraded grappling and submission mechanics, better training, and fewer flash knockouts, UFC 4 manages to deliver on the promise of its predecessor.”
    • “Dynamic striking inputs, grapple assist, kumite and backyard locations, simplified submissions, takedown and clinch locomotion, fantastic gameplay overall.”
    • “Wrestling dominates the game to a frustrating degree, and its mechanics still leave something to be desired.”
    • “The overall package can still feel a little bland and dated visually; some mechanics can feel detached due to their status as minigames, and the character creator and career mode story feel underbaked.”
    • “Not enough Coach Davis, the social media mechanic is lacking, mostly bland cosmetics, and too much time is spent in fight camps watching tape of opponents.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization strategy features overpriced cosmetic microtransactions that some players find greedy, although the core game experience remains intact. However, issues like bugs and framerate hitches detract from the overall quality.

    • “Cosmetic microtransactions come across as greedy, but there’s nothing lacking in the main product.”
    • “The cosmetic microtransactions come across as greedy, but there’s nothing lacking in the main product.”
    • “The game feels like it's designed to push players towards spending more money rather than enjoying the experience.”
    • “I find the constant prompts to purchase in-game currency really detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story aspect of the game is perceived as somewhat lackluster, with visuals feeling outdated and certain mechanics, particularly in the character creator and career mode, lacking depth and engagement. Overall, players find the narrative elements underdeveloped and disconnected from the gameplay experience.

    • “The overall package can still feel a little bland and dated visually; some mechanics can feel detached due to their status as minigames. The character creator and career mode story feel underbaked.”
    • “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and poorly executed, leaving many plot points unresolved and characters underdeveloped.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for several issues, including high prices for cosmetic microtransactions, persistent bugs, framerate hitches even in performance mode, and repetitive voice lines. Overall, these factors detract from the gaming experience.

    • “Cosmetic microtransactions are insanely priced.”
    • “Some bugs remain, affecting overall gameplay.”
    • “Framerate hitches even in performance mode.”
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79%Critics’ scoreBased on 28 critic reviews
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EA Sports UFC 4 is a sport game.

EA Sports UFC 4 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

EA Sports UFC 4 was released on August 13, 2020.

EA Sports UFC 4 was developed by EA Vancouver.

EA Sports UFC 4 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players disliked EA Sports UFC 4 for its gameplay.

EA Sports UFC 4 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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